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This dramatization of the 48 hours leading up to the Battle of the Somme in 1916 underscores the bitter loss of innocence of a group of idealistic young men, including 17-year-old Billy Macfarlane who's enlisted in order to be with his older brother, Eddie. But Eddie's sent home after being wounded, leaving his innocent brother behind to face the slow, inevitable countdown to the bloodiest... See Full Description
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Drama and War |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 38 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Critics Reviews |
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N/A
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inside out film,
(4 out of 5 stars) "The performances by mainly young unknowns are excellent and the script is the best Boyd has done." Full Review...
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Irish Times,
"...Boyd's rather conventional use of camera and editing fails to find a visual language to match the horror and pity of his story." Full Review...
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TV Guide,
(3.5 out of 5 stars) "...powerful..." Full Review...
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